Description
This Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken is a flavorful and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with au jus gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, butter, and tangy peperoncini peppers. Perfect for a hands-off meal that shreds up beautifully for sandwiches, tacos, or served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (approximately 0.87 oz)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (approximately 1 oz)
- 6 peperoncini peppers
Butter
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker, spreading them out evenly to create a flat layer.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle one packet each of au jus gravy mix and ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring even coverage for flavor infusion.
- Add butter and peppers: Top the seasoned chicken with 1/2 cup (1 stick) of salted butter cut into pieces, and scatter 6 whole peperoncini peppers over the top for a tangy kick.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the chicken on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours. The chicken will cook slowly in its own juices plus the seasoning, so no additional liquid is needed.
- Shred and serve: Once fully cooked and tender, remove the chicken breasts and use two forks to shred the meat. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker juices, stir to coat, and serve however you prefer, such as in sandwiches or over rice.
Notes
- You can adjust the number of peperoncini peppers based on how much tangy heat you prefer.
- Using salted butter helps balance the seasoning, but you can use unsalted butter and add salt to taste if desired.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or in slider buns for easy sandwiches.
- For thicker sauce, remove the chicken once shredded and reduce the liquid on the stovetop before mixing back together.
